George Mason University Top Questions

What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about George Mason University?

Brooke

Freebies, discounts, and exciting events.

Travon

How easy it is to see what courses need to be taken to graduate with a specific degree.

Anthony

George Mason University has a great shuttle bus system for students that live off campus and commute to school.

Mary

I brag about my teachers and the fact that it is easy to get government related jobs because of our location.

Kaylee

There are two things that really set George Mason apart from other schools. The first is that it is located so close to our nation's Capitol which is great for students like me who wish to puruse a career with the governement. The other great thing about my school, is that the student population is completely diverse. There are so many types of people to work with and learn from.

Marlee

I like to brag about the food, the JC and my rugby team. However, I am looking forward to studying abroud this year, so hopefully I will be able to brag more about that.

Corie

My grades. I am proud of the education I am receiving. When I get good grades, I like to show it off, modestly of course.

Melanie

I love the diversity. Super diverse. The arts here are also very good. Very good. We also have a fantastic English program. Actually, our faculty in gerneral is superb. Great leadership available. Also, proximity to a big city and super super super tons of internship availability.

Bethany

I brag about the location. Fairfax is located about 30 minutes from the cultural hub of DC. As an art major, this provides me with an adundance of resources such as museums, galleries and internships. I also brag about the fact that GMU is the largest Virginia public school.

Isaac

I enjoy the fact that my school is only 15 mins away from where I live and my family so I don't have to move or live on campus.

Mahrukh

The diversity, the location, the concerts, the surrounding areas, the food, the weird yet very college things that occur, the nice people, the nice cars.

Kimberly

The fact that the Fairfax campus is the largest college/university campus in Virgina. It is really cool to know that you attend the largest campus in your state. The walking is not really cool though.

Kristy

I tell them about all of the pretty trees on campus and how the school has a variety of places to study (private group study rooms, comfy nooks with couches etc.),

Anna

diverse relaxing environment great professors great area

Rachel

The nursing program at George Mason University is an excellent program. The professors are very helpful and want to see you succeed. There is a heavy course load but is manageable if you are sure this is the career for you.

Elisa

When I talk to friends about GMU, the one thing I always love to talk about is the enthusiasm of my professors. In my area of study, professors and the experience and expertise they have to offer are absolutely crucial. All of my professors are genuinely interested in challenging me and giving me the skills that I will need and use for graduating, and for success in the professional world. They also care for me as a person, and are there for both academic support or just to grab lunch and make sure I'm doing well.

Tabitha

The sense of community that George Mason offers and how there is always something to partcipate in.

Elizabeth

I tell them about how wonderful the faculty members are. I have the best professors in the world as a student at Mason. They are amazingly kind, fair, knowledgeable and supportive. They teach with their hearts, not just with their minds.

Dorothy

George Mason University is home away from home. It provides a true comfortable college experience. The food is tasty, the people are friendly and the campus is really beautiful. Students have access to anything with their ID cards; from free access to any of our state-of-the-art gymnasiums to free entry to basketball games in the Patriot Center, money is not a big problem living on campus. There are a lot of friendly people who help with studies and having fun. George Mason University is home, and a great one at that!

Blake

I brag most often about the scenery and the staff. Not only is there lots of wildlife on campus, including wild trails and ponds, the professors I've had have been the best I've ever had. All have been intreging, intelligent, fun, and easy to talk to.